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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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